The mayor continues his financial push to help political initiatives this election season.
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Breaking news articles.
DA dismisses charges against homeless cop assault victim
Brooklyn prosecutors won’t be pursuing a case against the man whose arrest cause a storm in Brooklyn and the Internet.
New York appeals court deems DOMA unconstitutional
A ruling by a New York appeals court may lead the way for better rights for LGBT Americans.
Clinton dedicates opening of Roosevelt Island park
A who’s who of leaders gathered to dedicate New York’s newest state greenspace.
Bloomberg furious over prez candidates’ gun stances
Following what he called “gibberish” responses by the Presidential candidates on gun control, the mayor is taking matters into his own hands.
City’s tourism department opens Mexico office
The city is aiming to increase its visitors from south of the border.
NYPD under fire for video of cops beating homeless man
Elected officials are fuming over a video that shows two officers beating a homeless man during an arrest.
Board of Elections details progress with vote tally system
The city’s BOE said it’s confident that its new computerize counting system will work well on election day.
Tom Allon switches parties for 2013 campaign
The Manhattan Media publisher is switching parties for his run to succeed Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Council pushes for tougher penalties on sex offenders
Following a rash of sex assaults in the city, elected officials are mulling plans to close legal loopholes that keep predators on the streets.
Lawsuits, legal payouts against cops on the rise
The number of lawsuits against the city could cause a huge problem, according to experts.
Attorney admits to stealing $10M from clients: DA
A Manhattan lawyer thought he could steal from his clients for restaurants, strippers and other gifts and get away with it by fleeing to Asia.
Protesters call for city to pass ‘stop and frisk’ reform
Hundreds of New Yorkers want the City Council to pass a set of laws that would make the NYPD more transparent.
Hudson River Park mulls banning smoking in green space
To smoke or not to smoke in Hudson River Park? That is the question.
S.I. Borough President called Lady Gaga a ‘slut’
James Molinaro is under fire for his choice words against the pop star.
Anti-jihad posters tagged with ‘racist’ stickers
A series of controversial subway ads have become the target for vandals.
NHL Lockout to cost city $3.2 million per game
Without Rangers, Islanders and Devils games, New York City’s economy is going to suffer.
Gay rights groups toast Chick-fil-A for apparent change of heart
The fast food chain may have changed its stance on support groups opposed to gay marriage.
Barclays Center will serve smaller sodas starting day 1
At least one big business is adhering to the city’s new soda ban.
Department of Health officially approves soda ban
Large sodas are now an endangered species in some New York City eateries.